OK I need help. I have scope info overload. I am looking for a scope for an upcoming precision rifle school. I am providing my own gear so cost is an issue. I am looking to spend under $1000.00 on a scope. I have been looking at the Viper PST, Leupold VX-3, Bushnell Elite 6500 and too many others to count. I am looking for good information other LE that have precision rifle experience.

OK Guys Precision rifle in the overly politically correct world of law enforcement is a sniper course. I work for a very small Dept and they do not pay for our rifles. So if I want to get this done I have to pay for everything myself. I like what I am reading about the SWFA but I would more magnification. Anyone with experience with Sightron as well, I have heard the glass and tracking are good but they lack in adjustment.

Most LE applications where a "marksman" is called in are distance of less than 100yds? I believe i read that somewhere, may be wrong, wanting more magnification and needing are to entirely different things.

I've never delt much with the Sightrons, they have a good following but the reports of how tough and reliable they are just aren't out there like the SS3-9.

Most LE applications where a "marksman" is called in are distance of less than 100yds? I believe i read that somewhere, may be wrong, wanting more magnification and needing are to entirely different things.

I've never delt much with the Sightrons, they have a good following but the reports of how tough and reliable they are just aren't out there like the SS3-9.

but a sniper course would be comprehensive from quick close up shots to prepared very long range shots including wind doping and obstructions.

IMHO, you should contact the folks offering the course and find out if they have a suggested equipment list, i'd be very surprised if they didn't.

The Viper is probably my first choice but availability is a concern. I have been told that the wait time on the 6-24 X 50 FFP is over 60 days. Which puts me in a bind on if I am goinf to get it by the date I need it. So I guess what I am asking is Wait for the Viper or go with a VX-3 or a Sightron SII.

The Viper is probably my first choice but availability is a concern. I have been told that the wait time on the 6-24 X 50 FFP is over 60 days. Which puts me in a bind on if I am goinf to get it by the date I need it. So I guess what I am asking is Wait for the Viper or go with a VX-3 or a Sightron SII.

I ordered the 6-25x50 FFP in mil over the weekend. I called SWFA this morning and was told "end of April" for an expected time.

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